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Young women sit in a classroom, carry headscarves and hold books. They are attentive and concentrated as they follow the lessons.

Acceptance commitments for Afghan women and men must be honored.

On December 17th, the campaign "Recruit now – keep your promises!" will take place in Berlin. Statement by board spokesman Joshua Hofert.

Acceptance commitments for Afghan women and men must be honored.
A group of children in colorful, traditional clothing stand in front of a clay wall.

Terre des Hommes warns of risks to human rights.

Keeping promises: Terre des Hommes warns of serious human rights risks for Afghan families with German acceptance pledges.

Terre des Hommes warns of risks to human rights.
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Human rights apply everywhere.

On Human Rights Day, December 10, Terre des Hommes calls for the protection and support of children in war and crisis zones.  

Human rights apply everywhere.
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Restructuring at the Foreign Office

Terre des Hommes demands: Humanitarian aid must not be subordinated to German economic and security interests!  

Restructuring at the Foreign Office
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Joshua Hofert is the new chairman of the federation

The General Assembly of the Terre des Hommes International Federation has elected Joshua Hofert as its new Chairman of the Board.

Joshua Hofert is the new chairman of the federation
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Regarding the outcome of COP30: There is a lack of substance in key areas.

Good approaches, lack of commitment: A first commentary on the results of the 30th World Climate Conference from the perspective of children's rights.

Regarding the outcome of COP30: There is a lack of substance in key areas.

Terre des Hommes board after trip to Syria: Return agreements and deportations of Syrian refugees must be suspended.

Osnabrück/Berlin, November 6, 2025 – The children's rights organization Terre des Hommes warns against deporting Syrian refugees in Germany. Because…

Terre des Hommes board after trip to Syria: Return agreements and deportations of Syrian refugees must be suspended.
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Children from Afghanistan need our protection!

On the occasion of World Children's Day on September 20, Terre des Hommes draws attention to the dangers faced by children and young people in Afghanistan.

Children from Afghanistan need our protection!
Employees of various organizations stand in a semicircle in front of a member of parliament and hand over a petition

For a just peace in Gaza

End the aid blockade, stop arms exports – the German government must take decisive action to protect the civilian population in Gaza.

For a just peace in Gaza
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Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!

Organizations are calling for decisive action against the withdrawal of several states from humanitarian disarmament treaties.

Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!
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Terre des Hommes warns of violations of children's rights

Terre des Hommes urgently calls for improvements to the Cabinet decision on the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).

Terre des Hommes warns of violations of children's rights
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“No place for children”: New report on refugee children’s perspectives on their accommodation

In the report “No Place for Children”, we document the perspectives of children seeking protection as well as of professionals on the accommodation of refugees.

“No place for children”: New report on refugee children’s perspectives on their accommodation
Children with red backpacks walk along a dusty path in a rural area on their way to school.

Anniversary of the takeover: Don't forget Afghanistan!

Four years after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian and human rights situation in Afghanistan is catastrophic.

Anniversary of the takeover: Don't forget Afghanistan!
Top of the 2024 annual report: A girl smiles at the camera

Annual report 2024: Terre des Hommes achieves good earnings result

Terre des Hommes reports a net income of approximately €51.8 million for 2024, an increase of €3.1 million compared to the previous year…

Annual report 2024: Terre des Hommes achieves good earnings result
Photo: Joint demonstration for family reunification on June 26 in front of the Bundestag (Photo: Santiago Rodriguez)

No heart for families: Federal government abandons children

The Bundestag approves the suspension of family reunification: a fatal decision from a legal, integration policy, and human perspective.

No heart for families: Federal government abandons children
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Families belong together – together for family reunification!

On June 27th, the Bundestag will vote on suspending family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection.

Families belong together – together for family reunification!
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UN Climate Conference: Terre des Hommes calls for climate policy to be aligned with children's rights

At the climate conference in Bonn, Terre des Hommes is calling for greater commitment and a clear alignment of climate policy with enshrined children's rights

UN Climate Conference: Terre des Hommes calls for climate policy to be aligned with children's rights
Women and children are sitting on the ground in a tent

Refugee children need protection!

More than 48 million children worldwide are refugees. Terre des Hommes demands: Protection and aid must not be cut.

Refugee children need protection!
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Press invitation for Compass 2025

On June 17, Terre des Hommes and Welthungerhilfe will present the “Compass 2025 – On the Reality of German Development Policy”.

Press invitation for Compass 2025
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Children need family support!

On May 28, the Federal Cabinet is scheduled to decide on a draft law that suspends family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection.

Children need family support!
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Families belong together!

On the International Day of Families on May 15, 2025, 30 children's and human rights organizations are calling for a clear commitment to family reunification.

Families belong together!
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Stop going it alone: ​​Supply chain directive must be preserved

Contrary to the coalition agreement, Friedrich Merz wants to abolish the EU supply chain directive. This would allow for violations of children's rights.

Stop going it alone: ​​Supply chain directive must be preserved
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"We need an offensive for children's rights!"

At the start of the new federal government: In development, migration and economic policy, aid and protection for children must be a priority!

"We need an offensive for children's rights!"
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Regarding the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD: Children's rights are in danger

Joshua Hofert, spokesperson for the board of the children's rights organization Terre des Hommes , comments on the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD.

Regarding the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD: Children's rights are in danger
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Terre des Hommes on the suspension of asylum law in Poland

Terre des Hommes strongly criticizes the signing of the law on the temporary suspension of the right to asylum in Poland.

Terre des Hommes on the suspension of asylum law in Poland
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Children's rights organizations are calling for a commitment to development cooperation

Berlin, March 13, 2025 – On the occasion of the coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD beginning today, the five largest parties are calling for…

Children's rights organizations are calling for a commitment to development cooperation
A group of children stands in a circle, and some hold their hands in the middle

Anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine: Childhood despite bombs, fear and terror

Three years after the start of the expansion of the Russian attack on Ukraine, the social and humanitarian situation remains catastrophic.

Anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine: Childhood despite bombs, fear and terror
Ukraine: Support for the evacuation of war zones.

More than half a billion children suffer from armed conflicts

On Red Hand Day: Alliance calls for more humanitarian aid and commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. Berlin, February 11, 2025. On the occasion of Red Hand…

More than half a billion children suffer from armed conflicts

Democracy is indispensable for upholding children's rights

“Together for Democracy” – Demonstration in Berlin, February 10, 2025 – The children's rights organization Terre des Hommes joins the alliance…

Democracy is indispensable for upholding children's rights
Stickers for the federal election

Joint appeal from 145 organizations to the CDU party conference

Stand by your Christian and democratic values ​​and uphold the rule of law and human rights! Osnabrück/Berlin, February 3, 2025 -…

Joint appeal from 145 organizations to the CDU party conference

"People will win"

On the fourth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar on February 1st, Osnabrück/Berlin, January 31, 2025 - For exactly four years, largely unnoticed, the coup has been raging…

"People will win"
Two children between tent walls and hanging laundry

Fleed children need protection instead of exclusion

Regarding the proposals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group on asylum and migration policy and the possible introduction of the "Inflow Limitation Act": Osnabrück, 28th…

Fleed children need protection instead of exclusion
Stickers for the federal election

Terre des Hommes on the German federal elections: Vote for children's rights!

From Terre des Hommes ' point of view, children's rights must play a much more important role in the election campaign.

Terre des Hommes on the German federal elections: Vote for children's rights!
A child is sticking out its tongue, next to it says "And what do you think about the AfD's child policy?"

Regarding the AfD party conference: AfD policies endanger children's rights

A number of demands to be decided at the AfD federal party conference contradict the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Regarding the AfD party conference: AfD policies endanger children's rights